Joanna Lumley has revealed that she is desperate to appear on Celebrity Big Brother.

The Absolutely Fabulous actress told The Daily Telegraph she had been "beating at the doors" to be allowed into the CBB house, particularly after the appearance of Dynasty actress Stephanie Beacham this year.

She said: "Maybe the time will come and they will weaken. They will get on to the Z list and I will be there."

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The 63-year-old made the revelation as she attended the National Television Awards.